A Coleg Gwent student who beat competitors from all over Wales to win the Under 19 Trampolining Championships is hoping to repeat his success at the British Colleges Sport (BCS) National Championships.Earlier…
Author: Richard Gurner
Cwmcarn newborn baby death: Police make new appeal
Police are to return to the Spar shop where a newborn baby boy was found dead.One week since the discovery of the baby at the rear of the shop in Newport Road,…
Blackwood football kit donation by Swalec
A Blackwood football club is stepping out into the pitch with confidence after a £500 kit donation from electricity firm Swalec.The company’s contribution was prompted by employee Alan Lucas, who coaches the…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 24
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Housing BenefitsThis week I wanted to highlight the impact Government cuts are likely to have…
Death of Bargoed man at hospital “avoidable”
A health board has offered an “unequivocal apology” to the family of a Bargoed man who bled to death at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant.An inquest into the death of 47-year-old…
Cardiff City fans face charge of violent disorder
Five Cardiff City FC fans charged with violent disorder are to have their cases heard at Crown Court.The five fans, all from the Caerphilly County Borough area, face the charge after a…
Nominations open for Heads of the Valleys Innovation Awards
Businesses and social enterprises based in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to put themselves forward for a prestigious award which celebrates innovation.Now in its fourth year, the Heads of the Valleys…
Visitor numbers to Cwmcarn Forest rise by third
The number of walkers in Cwmcarn Forest has rocketed by more than a third.Recent figures from the Forestry Commission Wales show a 36.1% increase in the use of walking trails with walkers…
Free Easter eggs at the Bargoed Spring Fair this Saturday
Shoppers in Bargoed town centre will be able to bag a bargain at a special Spring Fair taking place this weekend.The free event will be held at the Emporium Car Park on…
Grant boost for new Caerphilly construction firm
A Caerphilly-based construction company is celebrating after receiving a grant boost to get the business off the ground.Martyn Fear and Martin Beechey set up E and M Construction Services after being made…